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“My dear doctors, our game has only just begun.”

Toku Toy Box takes a look at the Game Master once again! After Level X last time, now we have the opportunity to checkout Kuroto Dan’s excellent, and recently release Level 2 form with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider GenM Action Gamer Level 2! And since this is the Tamashii Nations 2017 event exclusive version of the figure, we also get to share a look at the fantastic Shakariki Sports bike included with this release!

GenM Level 2 is a straight up repaint of the still fantastic Ex-Aid body type, done up in GenM’s gorgeous trademark purple and black. Separating itself from the Ex-Aid release though, GenM includes parts to recreate both versions of his handheld weapon the Gashacon Bug Visor. And since this is the event exclusive, this version also comes with a wonderfully detailed and excellently done Shakariki Sports bike with its own wheel base for display. If you’re waiting it out to get the Web Exclusive release of this figure next year, you may regret it as it won’t include the bike.

We’ve attached the full 99 image gallery to this post, but you can see all the images as well as read our comprehensive review of this figure by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with a blast from the past with a brand new gallery from Ultra Seven!

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“We’ll clear this with perfect co-op play!”

Toku Toy Box is bringing it back again with another new gallery from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!  When Emu Hojo managed to create the Mighty Brothers XX Gashat no one was more surprised than him about what came next. Two riders from one person! One half cool and collected Emu, one half Genius Gamer M (or rather Parad), the Mighty Brothers were an incredible tag team that took on Kuroto Dan when no one else could. Now they take him on in toy form with the release of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Double Action Gamer Level XX LR Set!

The Mighty Brothers are of course bringing back that excellent Ex-Aid/Mighty Action body type. We’ve seen it a few times and it’s always excellent. Each Brother is the perfect compliment to one another. The perfect foil to a Dangerous Zombie in your display, both are armed with Gashacon Key Slashers, multiple sets of hands, and a swap out part to recreate their signature pose. This set has all the charm, charisma, and slick colors to make the perfect addition to your collection!

We’ve attached the full 80 image gallery to this post but you can also check out our extensive review of the Mighty Brothers below by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back next time with another new Ex-Aid gallery!

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Proving once again why he’s become a character with incredible longevity and popularity among fans, Ultraman Belial returns to the collector market with his first new Tamashii Nations figure in over 6 years! Recently revealed at the Tamashii Nations 2017 event and now properly confirmed for release is S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Belial Atrocious! 

The last time we saw Belial it was in his Kaiser Belial form, in a toyline that no longer exists, Ultra-Act! Earlier this year we even took a look back at the original Ultra-Act Ultraman Belial. In the interim Ultra characters have officially been folded into S.H. Figuarts with several releases being the 2nd or 3rd outings for characters that already had Ultra-Acts. This time rather than re-doing Belial straight off the bat, Bandai have opted to give us his fantastic new form from Ultraman Geed with Atrocious. Could this signal new Belial & Kaiser Belial figures in the near future? Let’s hope so!

Belial Atrocious will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in June 2018 for 6480 yen. Be sure to get in touch with you preferred middleman or web exclusive service to secure an order for this figure.

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“Danger Danger! Genocide! Death The Crisis! DANGEROUS ZOMBIE!”

The data of death. Using this invaluable information, Kuroto Dan was able to achieve the unthinkable and defeat mortality. As the embodiment of the Dangerous Zombie Gashat, Kuroto cemented himself as a true villain for a time. Unthinkable power and a new Level, this deadly combo spelled the end for one of our heroes at Kuroto’s hands. Now Bandai has spelled the end for our wallets by finally releasing one of the most hotly anticipated figures from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider GenM Zombie Gamer Level X!

GenM Level X is a design that is unquestionably unique and menacing, something that was ripe for potential as a toy. Despite the occasional miss from Bandai, I’m really happy to report that GenM is not. From the grounf up this figure is executed near flawlessly. Some paint issues aside, GenM fails to disappoint. Being able to maintain some really great contorted poses, coming with 5 sets of hands. Even coming with the Gashacon Sparrow, his trophy from the defeat of Kamen Rider Lazer. This figure is a fantastic addition to an already well rounded selection of Ex-Aid releases.

We’ve attached the full 70 image gallery of GenM Level X to this post, you can also check out our full length review of the figure by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back very soon with several new galleries for Toku Toy Box including some Mighty Brothers, a few vintage pieces, and a Chogokin or two!

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“We’re teammates now.”

It’s another new gallery for Toku Toy Box at TokuNation and we’re revisiting the grim world of Kamen Rider Amazons! Before Alpha & Omega, Mamoru the Mole Amazon, was a member of the Nozoma Peston Service. Rag tag mercenary Amazon hunters. Often seen eating a hamburger the gentle & powerful Mamoru would have done anything to protect these friends. And if you weren’t aware, Mole Amazon is actually based on the Showa character Mole Beastman from the original Kamen Rider Amazon TV series. Mole Beastman was actually the very first Kaijin to befriend a Kamen Rider, and became a strong ally to Amazon. So it’s no wonder that a similar bond was forged between Mamoru & Haruka for a time.

As the first of the proper non-rider Amazons to receive a figure, we dive in and take a look at S.H. Figuarts Mole Amazon! The Mole Amazon is a pretty wild design from the ground up. Angular, intricate, well painted, monstrous. It’s such an interesting update to an otherwise very odd character design. While Mole isn’t a Kamen Rider per se, it’s unquestionable that he fits right in with the other misfits and miscreants of the series. This figuart of Mamoru includes a an extra pair of hands, his open feeding mouth, a final blow effect part to defeat Amazon Sigma, and of course his Hamburger! I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect of this Tamashii Web Exclusive but I’m really happy to say that I love it. Here’s hoping we see his season 2 Evolved Form down the road as well!

We’ve attached the full 55 image gallery to this post but you can also read an in depth review of S.H. Figuarts Mole Amazon by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Next time we’ll be back with the long awaited gallery of god himself Kuroto Dan, with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider GenM Zombie Gamer Level X!

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“I will live until the last moment!!” 

A tormented soul joins us today for Toku Toy Box. It took Chihiro most of his life to discover what he truly was, an Amazon. Son of Jin Takayam, Amazon Alpha, the Point of Origin for a new generation of Amazons, a threat to all of humanity. Ultimately, Chihiro came to blows with his long lost father Jin as well as Amazon Omega Haruka Mizusawa. He never got to live the peaceful life he wanted to, or be the hero he thought he wanted to be. He at least went out a fighter standing his ground against the odds. Today we take a look at the first figuart based on this chaotic & torn character, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Neo (Amazon JP Edition)!

Amazon Neo is the first release we’ve seen from Amazons Season 2, soon to be followed by New Omega. But this new body type introduced with Neo has already won me over. I was initially skeptical, but this figure has turned out to be possibly my favorite Amazon thus far. Sharp paint apps and strong details help bring this design to life. Not to mention as an Amazon Japan Exclusive edition, we also get a sweet set of Tamashii Flame Effects in addition to the included hands, Amazon Neo Blade, & Amazon Injector accessory.

We’ve attached the full 60+ image gallery to this post but you can also read through our comprehensive review of Kamen Rider Amazon Neo by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Toku Toy Box will pick up next time with another gallery from Kamen Rider Amazons with S.H. Figuarts Mole Amazon! 

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**This gallery qualifies you for an entry in our Toku Toy Box giveaway! Check out the official rules to see how!

The first new gallery tied into our very recently announced Toku Toy Box 2017 giveaway is here! Dating back to 1982 TV Special “Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!” is the very first Showa movie rider, Kamen Rider ZX. Largely forgotten for many years, ZX’s  appearances have been somewhat sporadic and brief since his inception. He has however enjoyed cult popularity in the Kamen Rider Spirits manga for some time. ZX actor Shun Sagata even managed to finally reprise his role as the character in 2014’s Heisei Rider VS Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen!

This special double sized gallery not only takes a look at S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider ZX, released just over 4 years ago now, but also his Rider Machine S.H. FIguarts Helldiver! Which itself was only released this past month. That’s quite a bit of time separating a rider and ride, so we figured it was best to double up and give you a comprehensive look at both!

We’ve attached the full 80 image gallery to this post, but you can also read an extensive review of both ZX & the Helldiver by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be posting another brand new Toku Toy Box gallery this weekend as well.

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Once again we’ve come upon the time of year we love most – time for the members and staff of TokuNation.com to celebrate their respective holidays with their friends and loved ones. But it’s also time for TokuNation to celebrate itself. Our little community has hit another milestone this year, our 6 year anniversary!! January 4th 2018, will officially mark 6 years since TokuNation first went public as part of the network of TFW2005.COM, ToyArk.com, and HissTank.com through both network owner Tony_Bacala and TokuChris.

For 6 years now we’ve posted news, rumors, toy galleries, videos, and even dabbled in podcasts for a bit (never forget Talkin Toku!). As times have changed we have tried to change with them, delivering you content in different ways, updating our photography to take better galleries, and expanded in to new areas (check out our official YouTube channel, full launch coming in 2018!). But there’s one thing that we don’t want to change – our annual Toku Toy Box giveaway!

Like years past TokuNation is hosting an annual holiday giveaway open to ALL registered users! You’ll recall that in years’ past giveaways, users could post in a selection of galleries within the contest period to automatically be entered into the drawing for 1 of 4 prize packs. This year however we’ve opened things up. Not only will we be posting a number of eligible galleries throughout the month of December, but every gallery we’ve posted in 2017 also makes you eligible! If you’ve already posted in the 1 of the 40 galleries we’ve produced this year, then you’re already entered. If not, you already have 40 chances with more on the way this month! To show our appreciation to you, the community, we’ve assembled 4 incredible prize packs spanning Power Rangers, Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and more!

Throughout the month of December we will be revealing all the prize packs on the TokuNation YouTube Channel. On Christmas Eve we will reveal the “Grand Prize” of each of the 4 prize package categories. As always, there will be late additions as we accumulate things or find incredible deals on various items throughout the Holiday season. A quick special thanks to the individuals who donated (a) item(s) for this year’s Toku Toy Box:

– TokuChris (@TokuChris)
– Den-O (@DenO_Tokunation)
– Kamen Rider OOO (@TrueKROOO)
– R.J. (@animeredneck96)
– KentuckyJAM (@KentuckyJAM)

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the OFFICIAL RULES for of Toku Toy Box 2017! Remember – we’re keeping the prizes an absolute top secret for now so keep an eye on our frontpage and be sure to subscribe to the official TokuNation YouTube Channel. Trust us, you are going to LOVE what we have in store for you this year! For now though, thank you. Thanks to all of you who continue to call this place your home for news, discussion, images, sales, friendships, artwork, videos, podcasts, and everything else in between. Happy Holidays from all of us, and best of luck in our giveaway! It’s our gift to you this, and every, holiday season!

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After a rousing success in international print sales, numerous S.H.Figuarts, high end 1/6 scale figures, statues, busts, & other collectibles, the last barrier left to conquer for Eeichi Shimizu’s ULTRAMAN manga is of course, for it to be adapted to anime!

Headed our way in 2019 will be a full anime adaptation of the long running ULTRAMAN manga! A countdown had been ticking down on the series official website, without much further information until now. As more information about this series is revealed, such as the animation staff and voice cast, we’ll be sure to keep you up to date. If you’re unfamiliar with the ULTRAMAN Manga, here’s a handy summary of the plot from the series US publisher Viz:

Decades ago, a being known as the Giant of Light joined Shin Hayata of the Scientific Special Search Party to save Earth from an invasion of terrifying monsters known as Kaiju. Now, many years later, those dark days are fading into memory, and the world is at peace. But in the shadows a new threat is growing, a danger that can only be faced by a new kind of hero – a new kind of Ultraman…

Shinjiro is an ordinary teenager, but his father is the legendary Shin Hayata. When he learns that his father passed on the “Ultraman Factor” to him, and that he possesses incredible powers, nothing will ever be the same again.

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“Appear, Guardian Beast Dragon Caesar!”

As though Burai himself commanded the great beast to appear, we have finally been treated to the official unveiling of the Soul Of Chogokin Dragon Caesar (MMPR Dragonzord) at Tamashii Nations 2017!

This gorgeous companion piece to SOC Daizyujin/Megazord was teased some months ago with initial design sketches having been released by Bandai Japan. Now, as Tamashii Nations 2017 continues to surprise us with new reveals, the SOC Dragon Caesar figure is on full display. We don’t currently have any confirmed information about it’s release date, format, or pricing. As soon as any of that information comes to light, we’ll be sure to share it with you. These images came courtesy of Amiami.